TNPSC Group IV Exam 2021

Tamilnadu Public Service Commission Group IV Examination 2021 are expected to be conducted for the following posts. To join a special coaching register in https://saitechinfo.in/elearning

Posts

  • Village Administrative Officer (VAO)
  • Bill collector
  • Junior assistant
  • Field surveyor
  • Draftsman
  • Typist
  • Steno Typist

Tentative Dates

  • Notification – October 2021
  • Online Registration – First week of October 2021
  • Exam Date – January 2022
  • Result Date – March 2022

Educational Qualifications

  • SSLC (STD 10) and above

Age Limit

  • For STD 10 / SSLC – 18 years to 30 years
  • For +2, Degree and above – 18 years to 58 years
  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • For SSLC
    • Maximum age for General category: 30 years
    • Maximum age for MBC, BC, BC(M): 32 years
    • Maximum age for SC, SC(A), ST, Destitute widows: 35 years
  • For +2, Degree and above
    • Maximum age for General – 30 years
    • Maximum age for MBC, BC, BC(M), SC, SC(A), ST, Destitute widows: 58 years

Selection Method

Candidates are selected only through written examination. Those who pass the written test are certified and assigned to the job through counseling.

  • Stage 1: Written Test (Prelims and Mains)
  • Stage 2: Document Verification

Exam Pattern

  • General Tamil/English: 100 questions, 150 marks
  • General Studies: 75 questions, 112.5 marks
  • Aptitude & Mental Ability: 25 questions, 37.5 marks
  • Total 200 questions , 300 marks

Syllabus

General Studies: The general knowledge area consists of several subdivisions i.e. General Science, Current Events, Geography, History, Aptitude and etc… General Science means Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology. Current Events History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, and Science. Geography Earth and Universe-Solar system-Monsoon, rainfall, weather & climate, Water resources-rivers in India-Soil, minerals & natural resources-Forest & wildlife-Agricultural pattern &, etc. History and Culture of India and Tamil Nadu Indus valley civilization-Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, and Marathas-Age of Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis. South Indian history-Culture and Heritage of Tamil people-India &, etc. Indian Polity Constitution of India–Preamble to the constitution- Salient features of constitution- Union, state and territory- Citizenship. Rights amend duties, Fundamental rights- Fundamental duties- Human rights charter- Union legislature – Parliament- State executive- State Legislature – assembly- Local government – panchayat raj &, etc. Indian Economy Nature of Indian economy- Five-year plan models- an assessment – Land reforms & agriculture-Application of science in agriculture-Industrial growth & etc. Indian National Movement National renaissance – Emergence of national leaders – Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore – Different modes of agitations-Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & others. Aptitude & Mental Ability Tests Conversion of information to data-Collection, compilation, and presentation of data – Tables, graphs, diagrams -Analytical interpretation of data. Simplification-Percentage-Highest Common Factor (HCF)-Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)-Ratio and Proportion. Simple interest-Compound interest-Area-Volume-Time and Work & Logical reasoning.

Cut off Marks for passing: 164 and 163 for general category male and female candidates respectively; 152 to 162 for other categories.